Mt Tallac (CA)

El Dorado County, California, United States

9.5 miles (15.2 km) · 3,281 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	9.5 mi (15.2 km)
Elevation gain	3,281 ft (1,000 m)
Average gain	347 ft per mile (66 m per km)
Longest climb	4.8 mi, 3,279 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	24.5%
Runnable	17% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	20.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	6%
Moderate uphill	4%
Steep uphill	40%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	39%

Questions about Mt Tallac (CA)

How much elevation gain does Mt Tallac (CA) have?

Mt Tallac (CA) has 3,281 ft (1,000 m) of elevation gain over 9.5 miles (15.2 km). That averages 347 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Mt Tallac (CA)?

The difficulty score for Mt Tallac (CA) is 20.4 of 100. That is harder than 91.2% of routes at a similar distance. About 17% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Mt Tallac (CA)?

The longest climb on Mt Tallac (CA) runs 4.8 miles (7.7 km) and gains 3,279 ft (999 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 24.5%.